GFF is a distinguished award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm based in Dallas with a record of success that began with our founding in 1982. Today our staff of 140 offers architecture, interior design, planning and landscape architecture throughout the US. In recent years we have received national rankings that include: ARCHITECT 50 (#1 US firm for business), Engineering News-Record magazine’s Top 500 Design Firms, Top 100 Green Design Firms and Top Texas Design Firms, Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal and GIANTS 300 Top Architectural Firms by Building Design and Construction magazine. Over the years, we have had successful engagements spanning a broad range of building types and diverse experience with corporate, real estate, and institutional clients.
Portrait of a GFFer: Gabrielle Duran
Outside of work, Coleman loves to travel. During his school years, he used his longer breaks to visit many national parks, with Zion National Park being his favorite. In his senior year, he visited Cairo, Egypt, and he recently took a trip to Copenhagen which he said was incredible!
Portrait of a GFFer: Coleman Brink
Outside of work, Coleman loves to travel. During his school years, he used his longer breaks to visit many national parks, with Zion National Park being his favorite. In his senior year, he visited Cairo, Egypt, and he recently took a trip to Copenhagen which he said was incredible!
It’s the People Who Make the Place / Aaron Hunt
Aaron Hunt joined GFF in 2023 with a portfolio of achievements assembled over 25 years in New York, California, Texas, and Colorado.
Designing Spaces that Reflect Our Clients’ Mission
In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.
It’s the People Who Make the Place / Laura Cornell
Laura Cornell, PLA, LEED AP joined GFF in 2023 as an Associate Principal and Director of Landscape Architecture
Portrait of a GFFer: Matthew Long
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys watching movies, playing board and video games, building wooden models, and volunteering!
GFF Austin Celebrates Five Years!
In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.
It’s the People Who Make the Place / John Shiver
As Director of Education Practice, Mr. Shiver is passionate about creating memorable places that inspire learning. His 30 years of experience have been solely focused on the education sector for K-12 and higher education projects and clients.
Portrait of a GFFer: Hollyann Friloux
Outside of work, Hollyann enjoys spending time with her Golden Retriever (Connie), long walks/runs on the Katy trail, and seeing new movies in the theater.
Construction at Fair Park
GFF currently has two historic preservation projects under construction at Fair Park – the Pan American Arena and the Tower Building.
The Church Network National Conference is Almost Here!
Mark your calendars! The 2023 Church Network Conference (TCN) will take place July 18th through July 21st at the Irving Convention Center in the DFW Metroplex.
We Are Hiring!
We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, competitive salary/benefits and advancement potential at all levels for Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners and our Operations Team.
People
Our staff of 140 offers architecture, interior design, planning and landscape architecture throughout the US
New Project Opportunities
Please contact us if you are a prospective client with a new project opportunity that you would like to discuss with out experts.
Sustainability
GFF carefully considers the resources of our clients and our planet to create healthier, higher performing environments.
Park Place Grapevine Porsche
Grapevine, Texas
Windsong Ranch Amenity Center
Prosper, Texas
Evan Beattie
Senior Principal + Chief Executive Officer / Chairman
Jim West
Principal + Managing Director – Austin
Alix Rios
Associate Principal + Studio Director
Jason Cave
Associate + Director of Civic Practice